conceivability

Example Sentences

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The evidence of existence, he declares, is clear and distinct conceivability.

From The Approach to Philosophy by Perry, Ralph Barton

We therefore see that we are justified in saying that conceivability is worthless as a test as to whether an object of thought lies within the domain of the Knowable or Unknowable.

From The Arena Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891 by Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange)

Metaphysics is, in general, unable to show how reality is made, but only to remove certain contradictions which stand in the way of the conceivability of these notions.

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard

Logical deduction from the predicates attached to the term "Nirvana" strips it of all reality, conceivability, or perceivability, whether by Gods or men.

From Evolution and Ethics by Huxley, Thomas Henry

"You do not admit the conceivability at all?" he queried.

From Anna Karenina by Garnett, Constance